These are standard specifications for the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 1E31400
Engine # 7E4967-9
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Chassis # XKD553
Engine # E2046-9
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Chassis # XKD 537
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Chassis # XKD 538
Engine # E2030-9
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Chassis # XKD-528
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Chassis # XKD604
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Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminium |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1957 |
| Body Designer : | Malcolm Sayer |
| Price : | $9,999 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | 3 Weber 45 DCO3 carburetors | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Ignition system : | Lucas ignition |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Jaguar Production for 1956 : | 3,685 |
| D-Type Production (1954-1957) : | 87 |
| : | Including 16 that were converted for road operation |
| 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # 1E31400
Engine # 7E4967-9
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Chassis # XKD 538
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| Body Designer : | Malcolm Sayer |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 161.5 in | 4102 mm. |
| Width : | 65.3 in | 1659 mm. |
| Height : | 31.5 in | 800 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.0 in | 2438 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Torsion bars, wishbone, Girling telescopic dampers Rear : Girling telescopic dampers, Axle, transverse torsion bar, trailing links | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type has a length of 161.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type has a width of 65.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type cost when new?A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type had a base price of approximately $9,999 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type was a Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1956? A: Jaguar produced 3,685 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many D-Type were produced? A: Jaguar produced 87 examples of the D-Type from 1954 to 1957.Q: What engine did the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type was a Inline 6 (3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type have? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-D D-Type had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.